reversible error

An error that affects a party’s substantive rights or the case’s outcome, and thus is grounds for reversal if the party properly objected.

— Also termed harmful error; prejudicial error; fatal error. [Cases: Administrative Law and Procedure 764; Appeal and Error 1025–1074; Criminal Law 1162. C.J.S. Appeal and Error §§ 825–830; Criminal Law §§ 1713–1715; Juries §§ 421–422; Justices of the Peace § 240; Public Administrative Law and Procedure § 225.]

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词条贡献者

双语律师Howard，毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与欧美消费者隐私法规相关的法律文件。